Bike Trails

The vision for a greenway along St. Louis’ central corridor has been around for decades, but the idea of connecting it with communities in north St. Louis is more recent.

Madison County Transit will spend a combined $45 million for the county’s bike trails and bus system. The county will add 20 miles of trails, two tunnels and seven bridges.

The 1.7-mile pathway will extend from Illinois Route 161 to Sullivan Drive in Belleville to Frank Scott-Parkway in Fairview Heights.

The Brickline Greenway aims to connect the Gateway Arch to Forest Park and Fairground Park to Tower Grove Park with pedestrian and bike paths.

St. Louis Public Radio's Jonathan Ahl talks with Emma Klues of Great Rivers Greenway and Trailnet's Kevin Hahn about some of their go-to trails. Listeners share their suggestions, too.

O’FALLON, Ill. — Madison County Transit will unveil the newest addition to its vast 130-mile trail network on Saturday. The expansion takes the existing…